Jefferson Davis Parish
Recent News About Jefferson Davis Parish
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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA: Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook Recognizes National Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement. -
ACLU sues Jefferson Davis deputies who allegedly tasered man without cause
Three deputy sheriffs from the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office face civil charges in the Western Louisiana District Court by a 30-year-old Jennings man who says he was wrongfully tasered in front of his family, according to documents filed March 1. -
Baton Rouge attorney faces suspension for violating rules of professional conduct
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Baton Rouge attorney Richard C. "Ric" Oustalet Jr., a former judge, faces possible suspension following a recommendation issued Oct. 30 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations of violating professional conduct rules. -
3rd Circuit affirms settlement against Riceland Petroleum, BP
The Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal has affirmed a decision to settle claims that Riceland Petroleum Co. and BP America Production Co. caused property damage in a legacy lawsuit filed by multiple landowners in Jefferson Davis Parish. -
Woman files suit against city of Ville Platte alleging violation of constitutional rights
LAFAYETTE – A woman is seeking more than $50,000 in damages over the alleged conduct of a Villa Platte city marshall deputy. -
Louisiana Rep. Boustany drops lawsuit over prostitution allegations
BATON ROUGE – Fresh off his failed run for a U.S. Senate seat, Rep. Charles Boustany has dropped his defamation suit against a writer who alleged in a book that the Republican congressman was a client of several prostitutes who ended up murdered. -
Man alleges health injuries because of hazardous work environment as a pipe cleaner
GRETNA – A Jefferson Davis Parish couple alleges the husband was injured because of radioactive scale he was exposed to during his career. -
Boustany sues Simon & Shuster over prostitution allegations
LAFAYETTE — Republican John Kennedy emerged from the crowded primary for the Senate seat left vacant by departing Republican David Vitter with advantages over Democrat Foster Campbell as they head into the Dec. 10 runoff. -
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